The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-12
CHAPTER V,

for you, Mile. Desiree."
CHAPTER ".
!, .}:S y 81 . - Kings went OIL
, r t. EUE@I Wy as usual in tn
Z T1L@-lESlf house of the Rus
I'm 4ANsA M, sian doctor. De
E%%GsA 3R1n' stree took her dali,
AHafaT I'e$,G7 lessons while tn
sIsSyHIkf@gE guest wanderet
l|' = - 41S forth with hi
sketch-book, declaring that the fores
and its environs offered an mex
haustible store of interesting subjects
The terrace was his chosen place fo
aquarelle painting; in the twilight
hours he sang to his own accompani
ment on the piano. Marianne, who
never allowed her hands to be idle, tool
refuge in her crochet work. Desiree'!
wanderings with Arnim ceased rs tn,
gentlemen took frequent long walks
together. The two women passed
much of their time in the garden.
Uncle told you that our guest had
led the usual frivolous life of rich
young men in st. Petersburg" SAID
Desiree one day to Marianne, as they
sat together in the garden, and the
young girls deft fingers fashioned 8
breakfast cap of true Partisan elegance
What did he mean by that?" she
added, bending low over her work and
biushlng deeply.
He must have meant that the
young baron had done little else than
fit from one ball and assembly to an.
other-that he squandered much money
and INDUCED in countless firtations.
One must not look deeply into the
lives of men. There are few mode
men like my cousin"
But Ussikow looks melancholy and
i'll. l can not understand why he has
found no woman to love him and be
loved by him in return"
He has found plenty, dear child,
but such love lasts on neither side"
"A love that can not remain true is
no love at all. This poor man has not
found the love he sought.
"Hilmar is not in the least to be
pitied. you foolish child. He is happy
and content He will some day marry
a rich wife. l do not understand why
women think him handsome. He can
in no way compare with my cousin,
who has the only beauty needful in a
man-that of perfect health.
But uncle has gray hair and his
whiskers begin -
THAT is because he has undergone
so many fatigues." interrupted Mari
anne, - because he still studies so
hard. He is in all ways the superior
of Hilmar Won Ussikow. Now let me
try on the cap before the glass. 1t is
charming. But that ribbon over the
top must come off. 1t looks too coquet-
fish for me-"
The same hour found Hilmar and
Arnim roaming through the forest, and
talking over Hilmar' $ choice of his fut-
ure home. The physicians recommend
the environs of Lake Geneva" said the
invalid.
THAT is the best air for your nerves."
replied Arnim. In winter you can 90
over the Alps to Lake Como. With
proper care and the right atmosphere
you may soon be restored to perfect
health. Most of all. you need rest"
wherever have sought rest it has
seemed that of the church-yard. How
happy you are. What a housekeeper
you have in Marianne"
"Does she please you?"
81 envy the man to whose comfort
she ministers"
Then WOO and win her. She may
be the wife you need" i
Possibly. But here we are in my
favorite haunt, the forest-meadow.
Just look at that enchanting group Of
old beeches! Trees grow more beauti-
full and interesting with age. Pity it il
rot SO with men! l would like to
sketch little here"
Then l will go back to the house.
Do not stay out late, Hilmar."
Arnim Elbthal walked slowly home;
moderate as was his step, his heart
beat violently. He half regretted hav-
ng so spoken to his friend. yet the
thought that Desiree might one day
lake Marianne's place in his house fill
I'd him with aquiet happiness. Where
could she be more safely guarded,
more lovingly cherished-thisp precious
ewel of his lost Hortense-than in the
house where her mother
rad passed such halcyon hours?
Heaven has arranged ALL" cried
Toice in his heart, 1--WE have but t.
calmly wait"
From this day the doctor seemed
more absorbed in his work. Hilmar
vas given over mostly to the society
# Marianne and Desiree. |
1t gave him pleasure to know that
lis guest took daily walks with the
wo women, that he sat with them on
he terrace, reading aloud by the hour.
hat his conversation was mostly with
Marianne. What would Papillon say
When called upon 10 greet Ndr.anae a.
betrothed?
CTO BE Continued